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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01146 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0032] August 1781 |
| Title | Samuel Shaw to Sebastian Bauman regarding a meeting between Henry Knox and Bauman |
| Date | 20 August 1781 |
| Author | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Recipient | Bauman, Sebastian |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Written by Major Shaw as aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Henry Knox to Major Bauman. Says that "Immediately on receipt of this letter Gen Knox desires you to set out in order to meet him at this place." Tells him to provide himself with clothes for a command of considerable length of time. Says Knox is very anxious for his arrival, which should be before sunset tonight. GLC02437.01145 is Bauman's response to this letter. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Artillery Military Supplies Military Uniforms Clothing and Accessories |
| People | Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Place written | New Windsor, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Sebastian Bauman to Samuel Shaw on Bauman's transfer and leave |